Operating Room Assistant BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking an Operating Room Assistant for per diem rotating shifts at the BWH OR Clinical Support. The role involves supporting patient care in the OR environment and assisting the surgical team.

The position requires adherence to safety protocols, superb teamwork, and reliable performance across evenings, nights, weekends, and major holidays. Per diem onsite in Boston with rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in medical office/hospital/managed care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a patient/family focused care through cordial greetings and interactions with patients, families and hospital personnel.
• Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guests, patients and families.
• Transports and assists in patient transfers.
• Properly identifies patients using two approved identifiers.
• Ensures safety measures in patient transfers (bedrails raised, patient covered with blanket).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Reading directions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryOperating Room Assistant - Per Diem Rotating - BWH OR Clinical Support- Minimum four shifts per schedule required.- At least 3 shifts per schedule must be evening/night/weekend/holiday.- 1 major summer holiday and 1 major winter holiday required.Responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing medical assistance in the operating room.Does this position require Patient Care? YesEssential Functions- Promotes a philosophy of patient/family focused care through cordial greeting and interactions with patient, families and hospital personnel.- Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guest, patients and families.- Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, location of all departments, procedure areas and other patient services.- Refers patients, families and others to appropriate resources.- Independently transports and assists in the transfer of patients.- Properly identifies patients utilizing 2 approved identifiers.- Ensures safety and support measures in patient transfer (i.e. bedrails raised, patient covered with blanket and warm).- Is aware of special precautions in transferring patients with precautions.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoExperienceMedical Office/Hospital/Managed Care Experience 1 year preferredOperating Room Experience 1 year preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Must be able to comprehend written directions for mixing cleaning supplies and ordering supplies.- Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with other health care members.- Ability to work collaboratively with the surgical team.- Must constantly be alert and attentive to progress of O.R. schedule to meet tight deadlines.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location75 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours0Employee TypePer DiemWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Pay Range$17.71 - $24.28/HourlyGrade2At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.